Argentina: Cement shipments and consumption levels increased in March 2026, indicating a recovery in the construction sector, according to Noticias Financieras news. The figures are still below those seen during the 2021 - 2023 period, however. The Association of Portland Cement Manufacturers reported production of 826,000t in March 2026. Total shipments, including exports, reached 830,000t. This figure represents an increase of 11% year-on-year. Following low figures in January and February 2026, cement shipments ended the first quarter 0.3% below the previous corresponding period, at 2.32Mt.
Cement consumption followed a similar trend, rising by 19% month-on-month and 12% year-on-year to 826,000t in March 2026. In the first quarter of 2026, cement consumption reached 2.31Mt, up by 0.1% compared to the same period of 2025. The recovery follows weak performance in January and February 2026, reportedly reflecting reduced public construction activity and lower private sector demand.